INSTRUMENT OF TORTURE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Instrument Of Torture.
Instrument Of Torture - as a noun
An instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
instrument of punishmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The rack is an instrument of torture used in medieval times."
"The thumbscrew was a common instrument of torture during the Inquisition."
"The iron maiden is a terrifying instrument of torture."
"Waterboarding is considered a controversial modern instrument of torture."
"The Chinese iron chair was a brutal instrument of torture."